If you have been planning to apply for the AIIMS New Delhi project jobs, today is the day to act. The Centre for Dental Education and Research (CDER) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, is hiring for 17 temporary posts under the National Oral Disease Burden Survey, and the online application window closes today, 11 November 2026, at 5 PM. The hard copy of the application must reach the institute by post on or before 16 November 2026.
The recruitment is for field survey work under the National Oral Health Program of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. These are contractual posts, not permanent government jobs, and the appointment is initially up to 31 March 2027. Selected candidates will travel across states for house-to-house surveys, so this is a role for people who are ready for extensive fieldwork rather than desk work in Delhi.
What posts are open
The drive covers three posts, with 17 vacancies in all:
- Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical), Social Scientist: 8 posts. Applicants need a post-graduate degree in Population Studies, Social Work, Biostatistics, Developmental Studies or an equivalent subject, with five years of post-qualification experience, or a Ph.D. with two years of experience. The maximum age limit is 45 years.
- Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical), Project Manager or Coordinator: 1 post. Applicants need a post-graduate degree in Science, Public Health or Life Sciences. The maximum age limit is 35 years.
- Project Technical Support-III (Social Science), Field Coordination Support Staff: 8 posts. Applicants need a three-year graduate degree in Social Work or Science with three years of experience, or a post-graduate degree in a relevant subject. The maximum age limit is 35 years.
Age relaxation applies to reserved-category candidates as per ICMR and Government of India rules. Candidates with experience in epidemiological field data collection will have an edge, since the work is entirely survey-based.
How to apply: two steps, both mandatory
Applying for these posts needs two separate steps, and the notification is clear that an application sent through only one mode will be rejected:
- Step 1, online: Fill the Google Form for your post on the AIIMS website and upload scanned copies of your documents. The form must be submitted on or before 11 November 2026, 5 PM.
- Step 2, by post: Take a printout of the submitted form, attach self-attested copies of your certificates, marksheets, experience certificates, date of birth proof, ID proof, signed declaration and CV, and post the sealed envelope to 6th Floor, Lab-2, NaRRIDS, Centre for Dental Education and Research (CDER), AIIMS, New Delhi, 110029. The hard copy must reach by 16 November 2026, 5 PM.
There is no application fee for these posts. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate Google Form and send a separate postal packet for each post, with the post name clearly written on the envelope.
How candidates will be selected
There is no written exam as the first stage. Applications will be screened on merit, based on marks in the essential qualification, desirable qualifications and relevant field experience. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an in-person interview at AIIMS New Delhi in a ratio of one post to five candidates. The selection committee may also hold a written test, computer exercise or clinical examination before the interview if it finds that necessary.
Interviews will be held in person only, and no travel allowance will be paid for attending. Selected candidates must join immediately or within 15 days of receiving the offer letter.
Other CDER posts closing on the same day
CDER has advertised a few more posts under the same National Oral Disease Burden Survey, and those also close today. These include 12 Project Research Scientist posts for medical and dental graduates and 2 Data Entry Operator and Multi-Tasking Staff posts. Candidates interested in those roles should check the separate notifications on the AIIMS website, aiims.edu, before the 5 PM deadline.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for AIIMS CDER Recruitment 2026?
The online Google Form closes on 11 November 2026 at 5 PM. The hard copy must reach AIIMS New Delhi by post on or before 16 November 2026 at 5 PM.
How many posts are open in this AIIMS recruitment?
There are 17 posts in this notification: 8 Project Research Scientist-III, 1 Project Research Scientist-I and 8 Project Technical Support-III posts.
Is there an application fee?
No, the notification lists no application fee for these posts.
Is this a permanent government job?
No. These are temporary, contractual project posts under the National Oral Disease Burden Survey, initially up to 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension based on project needs and funding.
Where do I apply?
Apply through the Google Form links given in the official notification on aiims.edu, and send the hard copy by post to CDER, AIIMS, New Delhi. Both steps are mandatory.
With only hours left before the online window closes, eligible candidates should complete the form today and post the hard copy well before the 16 November deadline. As always, verify every detail in the official notification on aiims.edu before applying.
